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The Advanced Balisong Manuel by Jeff Imada Jeff Imada Is Considered the Source for Butterfly Knife Techniques Publisher Steven K. Dowd Contributing Writers Koinonia Productions Maharlika Enterprizes sfma International Amazon.com Contents From the Publishers Desk A. K. Boouraca Abu Jalmaani Sonny Umpad Carlito A. Lanada Mark Edward Cody Benjamin Luna Lema Anthony Davis Amante P. Marinas Antonio Diego, Christopher Ricketts Ernesto A. Presas Steven K. Dowd Remy Amador Presas Leo Fong Bernardo Salinas Rey Galang Antonio E. Somera Cacoy “Boy” Hernandez Armando C. Soteco Jeff Imada Edgar G. Sulite Dan Inosanto Mark V. Wiley Shopping Area Filipino Martial Arts Digest is published and distributed by: FMAdigest 1297 Eider Circle Fallon, Nevada 89406 Visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fmadigest.com The FMAdigest is published quarterly. Each issue features practitioners of martial arts and other internal arts of the Philippines. Other features include historical, theoretical and technical articles; reflections, Filipino martial arts, healing arts and other related subjects. The ideas and opinions expressed in this digest are those of the authors or instructors being interviewed and are not necessarily the views of the publisher or editor. We solicit comments and/or suggestions. Articles are also welcome. The authors and publisher of this digest are not responsible for any injury, which may result from following the instructions contained in the digest. Before embarking on any of the physical activates described in the digest, the reader should consult his or her physician for advice regarding their individual suitability for performing such activity. From the Publishers Desk Kumusta Books, Books, and Books! Before there were videos there were books. Before Filipino martial arts practitioners hit the road to do seminars to share their styles, there where books. But in today’s society, books are not looked upon as once they were. And who can blame some of the practitioners that believe that videos and seminars are the only way to go. Well for one you do not learn the timing and rhythm of an art through a book. However through a book you learn about the philosophies, the basic movements, and a general overall aspect of the art being presented. Of course when looking at a book, sometimes one cannot grasp the full movements of techniques, especially if not written thoroughly. And there are books where when presenting a form and the pictures look as if the practitioner demonstrating the form is doing some kind of Japanese or Chinese form, but until the correct timing, and movement is actually seen in person, then that will be the way it is. There is a saying that seems to be forgotten, and that is “a book is not as good as being taught in person.” The book gives information to the reader. And if the reader is interested they will seek out further information and instruction to gain full appreciation of the style of martial art. In this special edition are books, which in one way or another have influenced readers to seek out more information or instruction in the Filipino martial arts. And I am sure there are many more books, which are not here, that, are equally as great. One thing is for sure, once that video wears out or breaks or becomes unavailable, a book will still be around. It is a shame that more Filipino practitioners do not write and publish a book on their style so people can find out about them and have an idea on all the different styles of the Filipino martial arts that are out their that are available. Even a small booklet, something so that their philosophies, and knowledge of their art will not be lost or changed once they pass away. Maraming Salamat Po Dynamic Kali Knife Defense By A. K. Boouraca with Thomas J. Nardi, Ph.D. A. K. Boouraca began his studies in the Filipino martial art of Petiki-Tirsia Kali as a first generation student of the art’s founder, Grandmaster Leo T. Gaje, Jr. earning the rank of Guro. Guro Boouraca has also trained in the largo mano (long range) art of Pananandata under Grandmaster Amante Marinas. Guro Boouraca also has a background in law enforcement, security work and bodyguarding. He was the co-instructor of the first NYPD Auxiliary Police Arnis training program. His background added to his understanding of the reality of combat and edged weapons defense. This book was to be a first in a series of books and videotapes on the fascinating and effective arts of the Philippines and Indonesia. Balisong - The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting By Sid Campbell, Gary Cagaanan, and Sonny Umpad Three experts have combined their knowledge of the balisong, martial arts and self-defense to take you step by step through the four main phases of Filipino Balisong Knife Fighting. Start with the basics of concealing, drawing, flipping and gripping the balisong; proceed to checking and rolling techniques, and then the four main phases of training - the seventeen angles of attack, ankla terradas, abaniko terradas and sinawali - which are first taught with sticks. Also included are sections on using the balisong as a fist load, knife defenses and tricks, and knife fighting in the streets with balisong defenses against a club, broken bottle, chain, larger knife and more. Filipino Combat Systems: An Introduction to an Ancient Art for Modern Times By Mark Edward Cody, with Ray Dionaldo Filipino Combat Systems seems to be, on the surface, an overview of the Filipino martial arts. But, it is much more simply because it was written with what is believed to be the WARRIORS point of view. Filipino Combat Systems chronicles the creation, evolution and core concepts of one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. It overcomes the shortcomings inherent in martial art instruction manuals by focusing not on technique, but on the strategy and philosophy of movement behind the technique. The book includes the Kerambit, the Sarong and the expandable Baton. Serrada Escrima “Explosive” Empty Hand Fighting By Anthony Davis with Leo T. Fong The purpose of this book is to present a brief biography of Grandmaster Angel Cabales and his art known as Serrada Escrima. The book includes interviews prior to his death and the core of the art, which is the Twelve Strikes, Blocks, and Counters. It is said that the twelve techniques seem basic and simple, but with a perceptive student it is the seed to develop and grow. With practice the movements reflect depth and emotional content. What makes the style of Serrada Escrima unique is the focus on free sparring. Not only is the Serrada system practical, it is adaptable. The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo By Antonio Diego, Christopher Ricketts Antonio Diego is a lifelong student of arnis who was a student of Antonio Ilustrisimo between 1976 and teacher's death in 1997. Christopher Ricketts began studying arnis in the late 1960s and became a student of Antonio Ilustrisimo in 1984. This book documents the history and structure of the system, the fundamentals of practice, the defensive movements and applications, and the training techniques used to prepare for actual personal combat. It also includes photographs showing the essential movements and techniques of the style. The art of Kalis Ilustrisimo hails from Cebu, Philippines. Named after Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo, the master who taught the style to both of the authors of this book, Kalis Ilustrisimo has been in the Ilustrisimo family for more than five generations. Based on traditional Philippine stick and sword fighting methods - and refined by Antonio Ilustrisimo's vast personal experience in challenge matches - it offers a powerful, flexible, dynamic, and effective fighting style. Kuntaw – The ancient Filipino Art of Hand and Foot Fighting Volume1 By Steven K. Dowd The first book ever published on the fundamentals of the Filipino martial arts known as Kuntaw. Grandmaster Carlito Lanada personally taught Steven Dowd while he was in the Philippines. At the time of publication, this was the first of a three- volume set on the basic techniques and forms of Kuntaw. Kuntaw – The Pilipino Art of Hand and Foot Fighting “Sayaw-An – The Dancing Techniques By Steven K. Dowd In this book, the focus was on the Sayaw-An forms of Kuntaw. Sayaw-an form when correctly executed expresses the art of Kuntaw, the ritual movement and drilling of all techniques basic to Kuntaw and is comprised of balance, speed and rhythm. Arnis Balite - The Filipino Art of Hand, Foot & Stick Fighting By Steven K. Dowd The book illustrates the Fundamentals and Basics of the art of Arnis Balite as taught by Pundador Manuel M. Aguillon. Though there is no replacement for personal physical instruction. Arnis Balite has never been taught outside the Philippines and never to anyone other than a Filipino. Steven Dowd was the first and only non-Filipino to be taught the art of Arnis Balite while Pundador Aguillon was living and was promoted to instructor. And since Pundador's passing has inherited the art, per the family's request. Booklets by Steven K. Dowd Kuntaw ng Pilipinas – Beginners Guide Kuntaw ng Pilipinas Attaining Sai in Kuntaw Kuntaw ng Pilipinas Arnis Balite Maya – Silangan - Singkilan The Basic’s of Huli Lusob Modern Escrima – The Explosive Filipino Stick Fighting Art By Leo Fong and Thomas J. Nardi, Ph.D. This book is in memory of Grandmaster Angel Cabales, who introduced Leo Fong to the world of Filipino martial arts and taught him Serrada Escrima. And to Bruce Lee, who showed Leo how to transcend boundaries of style and systems. A truly combat-effective martial art is demonstrated to the contemporary martial artist to meet modern day needs. Modern Arnis is an intelligent synthesis of several styles of escrima, arnis and kali.
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